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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.74, 1,926.42 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.74, 1,926.42 and 875.21 is: 1,311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.74 : 1,926.42 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.74/1,926.42 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.74x = 1,926.42 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.74x = 1,686,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,009.13/1,285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.31

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